DJ Lee Collins, a pioneer of Chicago house music, is facing a battle with cancer that requires urgent treatment. To assist the producer, the founder of Sounds Familiar, Ornella Cicchetti, and fellow Windy City DJ Sadar Bahar started a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds that will help beat cancer. The campaign aims to show Lee… Continue reading GoFundMe launched to help Chicago house pioneer DJ Lee Collins fight cancer
Category: Club Scene
New 150-capacity nightclub Gaffe is opening in South London this weekend
A South London-based nightclub known as Gaffe is preparing to open its doors this weekend. This 150-capacity nightclub obtained its license following a council application in Lambeth. This promising new space aims to be a community hub for local residents of Wandsworth Road and surrounding areas. The owners of Gaffe plan to primarily host music… Continue reading New 150-capacity nightclub Gaffe is opening in South London this weekend
UK festival workers face “abuse” and “unsafe” conditions, according to new report
A report has revealed that employees working at UK festivals are subject to hazardous working conditions. Media and entertainment trade union Bectu’s study of 100 UK festival workers found that over two-thirds (70%) are often forced to work “extremely long hours”, which can sometimes be equivalent to 18-20 hour days. The investigation also discovered that… Continue reading UK festival workers face “abuse” and “unsafe” conditions, according to new report
SHERELLE announces “inflation-busting” UK tour, caps ticket prices at £10
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Charli xcx launches limited edition ‘Brat’ vinyl filled with “white powder”
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Hackney’s Netil 360 and Night Tales Loft under threat following luxury flat proposals
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has warned that the 31 December 2029 could be the UK’s “last night out” as 37% of clubs have closed in the past four years alone. This comes as the proposed development of a six-storey luxury flat block in Hackney could place East London venues Netil 360 and NT’s… Continue reading Hackney’s Netil 360 and Night Tales Loft under threat following luxury flat proposals
10,000 AI-generated tracks reportedly uploaded to Deezer every day
French music service Deezer has revealed that on average, 10,000 tracks generated using AI are submitted to their platform every day, making up around 10% of all music uploads. Deezer discovered these numbers using a tool developed to recognize the music created through generative models, such as Suno and Udio. The service is now working… Continue reading 10,000 AI-generated tracks reportedly uploaded to Deezer every day
fabric upgrades vibrating Room 1 dancefloor for first time in 25 years
London nightclub fabric has installed a new, enhanced dancefloor featuring haptic feedback, after receiving funding from the National Lottery via Arts Council England. Described by fabric’s technical manager Matt Smith as “advanced” and “groundbreaking”, the dancefloor features Bodysonic transducers. These resonate silently at subharmonic frequencies, creating a sensation of vibration throughout the body that adds… Continue reading fabric upgrades vibrating Room 1 dancefloor for first time in 25 years
Justice, Kendrick Lamar, and Charli xcx amongst 2025 GRAMMY Awards winners
The 67th annual GRAMMY Awards were hosted in Los Angeles, with winners revealed across a range of categories. Justice won in the Best Dance/Electronic Recording category for their work with Tame Impala on the single, ‘Neverender’ which featured on the duo’s 2024 album, ‘Hyperdrama’. This marked Justice’s third Grammy Award win, and Tame Impala’s first.… Continue reading Justice, Kendrick Lamar, and Charli xcx amongst 2025 GRAMMY Awards winners
Gen Z music fans are fuelling vinyl resurgence, new research suggests
Vinyl records have seen a resurgence in popularity among young people, according to a new survey from Vinyl Alliance. The report found that 76% of Gen Z vinyl fans buy records at least once a month, with 84% of respondents purchasing records from stores. In contrast, only 57% of respondents said they preferred shopping online.… Continue reading Gen Z music fans are fuelling vinyl resurgence, new research suggests